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Cao Zhang

Cao Zhang

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateJan 5, 2002
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Cao Zhang is a China middle-distance runner, born on January 5, 2002. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:09.33 in the 800m, 4:21.78 in the 1500m, 17:14.25 in the 5000m, 1:16:26 in the Semi and 10:31.93 in the 3000mSt. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
1500 m
4:21.78
3000 m steeplechase
10:31.93
2026 season best
36:57
Mar 22, 2026 · Shanghai (CHN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Hubei Daye, Daye
May 3, 2026 · 37:02
Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Hubei Daye, Daye
Age
24 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 1500 m 4:21.78, 3000 m steeplechase 10:31.93, 2026 season best 36:57 (Mar 22, 2026, Shanghai (CHN)) · Last competition: Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Hubei Daye, Daye, May 3, 2026, 37:02 · 24 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:09.33
4:21.78
17:14.25
1:16:26
10:31.93
1500m-short-track
4:25.46
10Kilometr
35:03
800m-short-track
2:12.15
4x800Metre
8:39.16

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10Kilometr
36:57-Mar 22, 2026
↓
Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Shanghai Jing'an
2026
Semi
1:16:45-Mar 15, 2026
↓
Shanghai Half Marathon
2025
10Kilometr
35:48-Oct 26, 2025
↓
Shanghai 10K Elite Race
2025
Semi
1:24:11-Aug 31, 2025
↓
Harbin Marathon - Half Marathon, Harbin
2024
800m-short-track
2:17.62-Mar 16, 2024
↓
National Indoor Grand Prix 4
2024
800m
2:17.62-Mar 16, 2024
↓
National Indoor Grand Prix 4
2024
1500m
4:25.33-Jun 1, 2024
↑
National Athletics Grand Prix 6, Olympic Sports Center, Huangshi
2024
1500m-short-track
4:25.46-Mar 30, 2024
↑
Chinese Indoor Championships, Tuanbo Sports Center, Tianjin (i)
2024
3000mSt
10:31.93-Apr 14, 2024-National Athletics Grand Prix 2, HOC Stadium, Hangzhou
2024
10Kilometr
36:14-Dec 15, 2024
↓
Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Yangzhou
2024
Semi
1:16:26-Apr 21, 2024
↓
Shanghai Half Marathon
2023
800m
2:10.02-Jul 21, 2023
↓
National Athletics Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou
2023
800m-short-track
2:12.15-Mar 17, 2023
↓
Chinese Indoor Championships, Tuanbo Sports Center, Tianjin (i)
2023
1500m
4:22.81-Jun 27, 2023
↑
Chinese Champinships
2023
1500m-short-track
4:47.81-Feb 11, 2023
↑
1st Indoor Invitational Meeting, Shaanxi Zhangba Trainig Center (i)
2023
4x800Metre
8:39.16-Sep 15, 2023-Chinese Relays Championships, Shangyu Stadium, Shaoxing
2023
5000m
17:14.25-Apr 26, 2023-2nd National Grand Prix, Rizhao
2023
10Kilometr
35:03-Oct 15, 2023
↓
Shanghai Elite 10K Race
2022
800m
2:09.33-May 6, 2022
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
2022
1500m
4:21.78-Apr 17, 2022
↑
Shanghai (CHN)
2021
800m
2:10.42-Apr 9, 2021
↓
Shaoxing (CHN)
2021
1500m
4:25.16-Jun 25, 2021
↑
Chongqing (CHN)
2020
800m
2:11.10-May 10, 2020
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
2019
800m
2:13.26-Feb 15, 2019
↓
Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2019
1500m
4:35.95-May 25, 2019
↑
Huludao (CHN)
2018
800m
2:10.76-Sep 16, 2018
↓
Chinese Championships
2018
800m-short-track
2:15.03-Mar 11, 2018
↓
Xianlin (CHN) (i)
2018
1500m
4:31.18-May 22, 2018
↑
Chongqing (CHN)
2018
1500m-short-track
4:42.85-Mar 23, 2018
↑
Beijing (CHN) (i)

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
35:48-Oct 26Shanghai 10K Elite Race
Semi
1:24:11-Aug 31Harbin Marathon - Half Marathon, Harbin
10Kilometr
35:55-Mar 30Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Wuhu

2024

28 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:14-Dec 15Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Yangzhou
10Kilometr
36:38-Nov 3Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Ma'anshan, Ma'anshan City
1500m
4:43.30-Jun 28Chinese Championships, Kuishan Sports Center, Rizhao
3000mSt
DNF-Jun 28Chinese Championships, Kuishan Sports Center, Rizhao
1500m
4:30.16-Jun 2National Athletics Grand Prix 6, Olympic Sports Center, Huangshi
1500m
4:30.16-Jun 1National Athletics Grand Prix 6, Olympic Sports Center, Huangshi
1500m
4:25.33-Jun 1National Athletics Grand Prix 6, Olympic Sports Center, Huangshi
1500m
4:37.28-May 14National Athletics Grand Prix 4
3000mSt
11:09.48-May 14National Athletics Grand Prix 4
1500m
4:28.67-May 14National Athletics Grand Prix 4
3000mSt
11:09.48-May 13National Athletics Grand Prix 4
1500m
4:28.67-May 13National Athletics Grand Prix 4
Semi
1:16:26-Apr 21Shanghai Half Marathon
3000mSt
10:31.93-Apr 14National Athletics Grand Prix 2, HOC Stadium, Hangzhou
3000mSt
10:31.93-Apr 13National Athletics Grand Prix 2, HOC Stadium, Hangzhou
1500m
4:30.63-Apr 9National Athletics Grand Prix 1, Zhaoqing Sports Center, Zhaoqing
1500m-short-track
4:25.46-Mar 30Chinese Indoor Championships, Tuanbo Sports Center, Tianjin (i)
1500m-short-track
4:31.46-Mar 29Chinese Indoor Championships, Tuanbo Sports Center, Tianjin (i)
1500m-short-track
4:25.46-Mar 29Chinese Indoor Championships, Tuanbo Sports Center, Tianjin (i)
1500m-short-track
4:29.77-Mar 17National Indoor Grand Prix 4
800m-short-track
2:17.62-Mar 17National Indoor Grand Prix 4
1500m-short-track
4:30.50-Mar 17National Indoor Grand Prix 4
1500m-short-track
4:30.50-Mar 16National Indoor Grand Prix 4
800m-short-track
2:17.62-Mar 16National Indoor Grand Prix 4
1500m-short-track
4:58.03-Mar 13National Indoor Grand Prix 3, Shandong Sports Training Center, Jinan (i)
3000m-short-track
DNF-Mar 12National Indoor Grand Prix 3, Shandong Sports Training Center, Jinan (i)
1500m-short-track
4:27.36-Mar 12National Indoor Grand Prix 3, Shandong Sports Training Center, Jinan (i)
1500m-short-track
4:58.03-Mar 12National Indoor Grand Prix 3, Shandong Sports Training Center, Jinan (i)

2023

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
35:03-Oct 15Shanghai Elite 10K Race
4x800Metre
8:39.16-Sep 15Chinese Relays Championships, Shangyu Stadium, Shaoxing
1500m
4:30.98-Jul 22National Athletics Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou
800m
2:10.02-Jul 22National Athletics Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou
800m
2:10.02-Jul 21National Athletics Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou
1500m
4:22.81-Jun 29Chinese Champinships
1500m
4:22.81-Jun 27Chinese Champinships
1500m
4:28.00-Jun 44th National Grand Prix, Jiangjin Stadium, Chongqing
800m
2:10.55-Jun 34th National Grand Prix, Jiangjin Stadium, Chongqing
800m
2:10.22-Jun 34th National Grand Prix, Jiangjin Stadium, Chongqing
800m
2:10.55-Jun 24th National Grand Prix, Jiangjin Stadium, Chongqing
800m
2:10.22-Jun 24th National Grand Prix, Jiangjin Stadium, Chongqing
1500m
4:28.00-Jun 24th National Grand Prix, Jiangjin Stadium, Chongqing
5000m
17:56.37-May 283rd National Grand Prix, Taizhou
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Honours

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Chinese Relays Championships

4x800 Metres Relay

2023
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cao Zhang's 1500 m personal best?

Cao Zhang's 1500 m personal best is 4:21.78, set on Apr 17, 2022 in Shanghai (CHN).

Which events does Cao Zhang compete in?

Cao Zhang competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Cao Zhang perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 36:57, set on Mar 22, 2026 in Shanghai (CHN). Last competition: Chinese Athletics Association 10Km Elite Series Hubei Daye, Daye on May 3, 2026, 37:02.